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I came to find you so we could talk.Let's go." Kiara was surprised by her mother's calm demeanor and wondered if she was up to something. "Aren't you bothered?" Kiara inquired. "I would be lying if I said I wasn't, but I doubt you'll change your mind." "Honestly, I love him, Mother. I knew you wouldn't like him. I knew you wouldn't give him a chance, so I decided to keep my relationship hidden from you." "It's true that I don't like him, and I don't think I can allow you to stay in the human world.If he loves you the way you love him, and if he's willing to leave everything behind to be with you, then let me give him this opportunity to prove himself." "Are you serious?!" "Of course. If he wants to be with you, he must be willing to give up everything for you." "Are you really going to let me go to Arkala?!" "Yes, because I don't want to lose you, Kiara. I'll allow you to accompany us to Arkala, but if there's anything to regret, I will cast him out like a dog in my kingdom." Kiara jumped into her mother's arms. "That won't happen!He would never regret me." "Let's hope it's as you say." Kiara kissed her mother on the cheek. "Thank you so much, Mom." "You still don't need to thank me. I won't accept it yet; it will take time for me to get to know him." "For me, this is enough." "We'll leave soon. You should go talk to him. He might not be willing to abandon everything for you." "I'm sure he will, because I know he loves me just as much as I love him." Kiara hurried to find Barto, leaving the store. When she found him, she exclaimed, "Thank you!" "Why are you thanking me, princess?" he asked, puzzled.noveldrama"If you convinced my mother, I owe you one." Kiara ran to Barto and threw herself into his arms. "Kiara!" "My mother has approved of us being together!" "Is that true?!" "Yes, but there's one condition." "What condition?" "You must come to Arkala with us." "Will she really let me enter the elven kingdom?!" "Yes, she will." Barto looked astonished. "Will you come with me?" Kiara asked eagerly. She was ready to leave everything behind for him, and Barto couldn't offer her anything less."I would go with you to the ends of the earth if you asked me to." Kiara kissed him and said, "By accepting, you've passed my mother's first test. She wanted to see if you were willing to leave everything for me." "I would leave it all for you.Even if it doesn't happen, I still want you to know that I love you." "I don't think you'll see your family again soon." "Yes." "Are you sure about this?" "I'm sure my family won't understand." "I would love to say goodbye to your father, and you can do it." "Yesterday, I said goodbye to Maya and asked her to say farewell to my father." "Why?" "When I decided to talk to your mother, I was willing to risk everything, even my life." "You were a fool, and that doesn't make me happy." "It's always good for me." "You'll still have to earn my mother's favor and trust." "I'm aware of that and I'm prepared, because that is very important to you." "Thank you." "But we should say goodbye to Abril." "You're right." The two went to Abril's shop, where she was meeting with her generals.When she saw them enter, she ended the meeting. "Sorry for interrupting," Barto said. "You don't have to worry. I'm done with them. But tell me, what brings you here?" Kiara replied, "We came to say goodbye. Soon we will leave." "You're going together? Don't you plan to return to your kingdom?" "I'll return to Arkala. Barto will help me." "Did your mother allow it?" "In a way, she has." Abril hugged Kiara and said, "I hope you are very happy, Kiara." "I hope you can recover what you have lost." A shadow of sadness crossed Abril's face. "I'm sure it's here.I just hope it doesn't take too long." Abril looked at Barto and said, "Thank you for all your help. I will never forget what you've done for me, my family, and my kingdom. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask. I will help in any way I can." "Thank you, and I would like to ask you something," Barto replied. "Could you take care of my sister and make sure she's safe with you?" Kiara asked. "Of course." One of the elven soldiers called for Kiara from outside the shop. Kiara gave Abril one last hug and said, "Thank you for everything.If you ever need us, you know where to find us." "Thank you, Kiara." "I must go now; my mother will come to find me personally." "Have a good journey and a happy life." "Let's hope it stays that way." When Kiara and Barto left the shop, Cassian entered a little later. "Everyone's gone," he said. "We should also leave and return," Barto suggested. "Aby, are you okay?" Cassian asked. "Honestly, no, but I can't break down right now. Lissana and my kingdom need me." "I will support you in whatever you need." "Thank you, Cassian.I need all the help I can get right now." "I believe Alessandro sacrificed himself knowing he would return." "After thinking about it all night, I believe that too, but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt my heart." Abril looked at her left hand, where the mark of marriage had completely vanished. "I'm afraid Alessandro will return to find that I'm no longer here to be his wife." Cassian understood Abril's fears perfectly, as he too was on the verge of losing the woman he loved. He knew all too well that fear and doubt could easily overshadow love.